Riccarton, New Zealand
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Riccarton is a suburb of Christchurch. It is due west of the city centre, separated from it by Hagley Park. Upper Riccarton is to the west of Riccarton.
Riccarton House, a prominent homestead and the suburb's namesake, in 2008
Christchurch Girls' High school in 2020
Christchurch Central City
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Christchurch Central City or Christchurch City Centre is the geographical centre and the heart of Christchurch, New Zealand. It is defined as the area within the Four Avenues and thus includes the densely built up central city, some less dense surrounding areas of residential, educational and industrial usage, and green space including Hagley Park, the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and the Barbadoes Street Cemetery.
Cathedral Square – the heart of the central city. The Cathedral suffered heavy damage in the 2011 earthquake, with its tower and part of the main building collapsing. It was announced in September 2017 that the building would be reinstated.
1840 portrait of Captain Joseph Thomas, who oversaw the surveys of Lyttelton, Sumner and Christchurch
Plaque in Cathedral Square commemorating the Christchurch survey
Worcester Street and Cathedral Square from the ChristChurch Cathedral